May 3, 2016 Paralyzed woman pilots F-35 fighter jet simulator using mind control It reads like something out of a sci-fi flick, but new technology created by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently enabled a paralyzed woman to fly an F-35 fighter jet and a single-engine Cessna in a simulator using only her mind. Speaking in Washington, DC at the recent New America Foundation’s Future of War forum on February 24th, DARPA Director Arati Prabhakar revealed to the crowd that 55 year-old Jan Scheuermann, who has suffered paralysis since 2003 due to a neurodegenerative condition, was able to fly a Joint Strike Fighter simulator without the use of any joystick or handheld device.
May 3, 2016 25 robots set to compete in ambitious contest this summer This summer, 25 robots from around the world will go head to head in a competition to test how machines could one day provide assistance after natural or man-made disasters
May 3, 2016 Secret Service plans to fly drones over Washington The U.S. Secret Service says it will fly drones over the Washington area in the near future, just weeks after a White House drone incident highlighted the security risks posed by the technology.
May 3, 2016 DARPA's Squad X Core brings tech innovations to infantry squads Squad X Core will take the amazing advanced capabilities in U.S. military ships, aircraft and ground vehicles and put those tech advantages directly into the hands of dismounted infantry squads.
May 3, 2016 World's first 'drone circus' set for 2015 debut Forget flying trapeze artists and elephants, there’s a different kind of circus coming to town – with drones. “Air,” billed as the world’s first “drone circus,” will be an air show solely featuring drones to be held at the Amsterdam Arena at a yet-to-be-announced date, CNET reports.
May 3, 2016 IBM’s Watson supercomputer learns Japanese, set for robot launch IBM’s Watson supercomputer is learning Japanese as the tech giant attempts to extend the reach of its supercomputing technology.
May 3, 2016 More commercial drones set for takeoff as FAA grants new exemptions The Federal Aviation Administration has opened the door to more commercial drone use, granting eight regulatory exemptions to firms working in film and television production, aerial photography, and industrial inspection.
May 3, 2016 White House gets drone defense wake-up call The quadcopter drone that crashed onto the White House grounds overnight has highlighted the growing security threat posed by small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), experts warn.
May 3, 2016 Underwater drones map algae beneath Antarctic ice Although the surface of Antarctica is almost completely white, a field of green and brown algae clings to the underside of the sea ice around the frozen continent
May 3, 2016 Tech to help keep law enforcement safe Most technology advancements are of our own enjoyment and well-being. Curved televisions, faster smartphones, and lighter laptops all help relax at home and get more work done. Yet, for those who work in law enforcement, tech advancements can mean the difference between life and death. These tech innovations and gear designed for law enforcement help the officer in the field to record criminal activity, report back to the station, and stay safe.
